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McDonald's representatives asserted that a bridge that stretches over East Washington Avenue in Madison, Wis., blocked motorists' view of a McDonald's location's sign, which may have resulted in a loss of business. Madison Board of Estimates members have agreed to pay the quickservice company $312,000 to settle the lawsuit.

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The election outcome and Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric have brought new anxiety to mental health patients in Madison, Wis., therapists report. Women who have been sexually abused are especially disturbed by comments made by Trump, one professional noted.

People caught sleeping on public sidewalks in Madison, Wis., between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. would be subject to fines under an ordinance being considered by the city council. Critics say the ordinance would penalize homeless individuals without offering services to assist them.

Allstate Insurance organized a Family Driving Challenge Course for teen motorists and their parents in Madison, Wis., to promote awareness of the risks posed by distracted driving. Allstate representative Ellie Klooster said the event was designed to "have parents and teens start a conversation about safe driving habits and for the parents to model that behavior for their teen."

Two Wisconsin teenagers with Crohn's disease hope to put a young face on the painful and debilitating illness by raising awareness about the condition. Carly Sorenson, 19, and Peter Birke, 18, met at a camp for children with Crohn's five years ago and are sharing their experiences with other young people who have the chronic condition so know they are not alone.

There is enough support in Wisconsin for a state bill to ban the use of bisphenol A in baby bottles and containers, said state Sen. Julie Lassa, the bill's sponsor. Representatives of the food-manufacturing and chemical industries, however, argue that reports linking BPA to cancer and other illnesses are not backed by conclusive scientific evidence and that no federal agency has taken a definitive stand against BPA.